The average train between Sleaford and Banbury takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Sleaford to Banbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Sleaford and Banbury. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Banbury at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sleaford to Banbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Banbury. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Banbury station via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Sleaford to Banbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.
Sleaford to Banbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Banbury station.
Book your Sleaford to Banbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Sleaford and Banbury is 121.6 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Sleaford to Banbury via Nottingham and Derby in around 4h 2m.